The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0708-2019·Announced 2018-12-19

Gatorade Melon Beverage Recalled Due to Mold Contamination

The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co is recalling Gatorade Melon beverages due to mold contamination. Consumers should stop using the product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. Mold contamination in a beverage is a low-risk contamination issue without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co is recalling Gatorade, Melon, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL) beverages. The recall is being conducted because the product is contaminated with mold.

The affected product is identified by lot 002259 and an expiration date of 7/23/2019. The distribution was limited to domestic consignees, with no foreign or government consignees involved.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process, but the product should not be consumed.

The recalled product

Product
Gatorade, Melon, 20.3 FL OZ, Cont. Neto (600 mL)
Manufacturer
The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co
Category
Food — Beverages
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • 24/600 mL: lot 002259
  • Exp. Date 7/23/2019

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by The Gatorade Puerto Rico Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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